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Lake Trail Community Education Society hosting Repair Café event
The Lake Trail Community Education Society is hosting an event to help with waste diversion.The Repair Café event is taking place at Lake Trail Community School on Oct. 15...
Pedestrian safety upgrades coming to Egremont Road
The 3300 block of Egremont Road will soon be getting pedestrian safety upgrades.Construction on sidewalk safety improvements is scheduled to begin next week and will continue for around two...
BC Ferries expecting over 400,000 passengers from Thursday to Monday
BC Ferries is planning to welcome around 140,000 vehicles and over 400,000 passengers from Thursday to Monday.The fleet will be operating at maximum capacity and is preparing to offer...
CVRD offers tips to stay cool
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is providing tips to beat the heat.The CVRD is reminding people to sleep in the coolest room possible, stay hydrated, close blinds during...
Building Connections for Valley Families project receives $100K grant
The Building Connections for Valley Families project is being completely funded through spring 2023 after a $100,000 grant was approved by the Comox Valley Community Foundation.The project is focused...
Habitat VIN raises over $46,000 for affordable housing
COURTENAY, B.C. – Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North (Habitat VIN) is now able to build more affordable housing after raising over $46,000 during their third annual bid to...
Collision in Courtenay claims life of 35-year old man
COURTENAY, B.C. – Comox Valley RCMP are investigating after a fatal collision in Courtenay.Police were contacted at approximately 1 a.m. Wednesday about a 35-year-old man being struck by a...
Courtenay Volunteer Fire Department looking for new recruits
COURTENAY B.C. – The Courtenay Volunteer Fire Department is searching for new recruits.Those interested in volunteering can apply here and come to an open house on July 27 from...
3 youths arrested for assault at Mex Liquor Store
The Comox Valley RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating after three youths were arrested for an assault at the...
Story walks at Comox Valley parks raising awareness about refugee experiences
The Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Centre (CVLLC) is putting on story walks in four public parks to raise awareness...
Courtenay’s Civic Square renamed to Randy Wiwchar Plaza
The former Civic Square next to the Sid Williams Theatre on the corner of 5th Street and Cliffe Avenue...
Half Moon Run excited to be back in the studio and to return to Vancouver Island
Juno Award-winning alternative rock band Half Moon Run are thrilled to be working on new music and to go...
MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre taking steps to prevent avian flu transmission
The MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre is taking steps to prevent avian flu transmission.The centre is increasing biosecurity measures and...
Wildfire training to be held in the Williams Beach and Coleman Road areas
The fire departments in Courtenay, Comox, Fanny Bay and Oyster River will soon be taking part in training with...
Comox Valley water system Stage 1 water restrictions to begin Sunday
Stage 1 water restrictions for the Comox Valley water system will start Sunday.Garden and lawn sprinkling is allowed from...
Snowbirds return to 19 Wing Comox for training
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are back at 19 Wing Comox for their annual spring training.The training kicked off Tuesday...
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Small business group says B.C. regional districts need to reign in spending
A report from a small business advocacy group finds spending among regional districts in British Columbia is growing faster than key economic measures.
Saratoga Speedway saluting the fans this weekend as end of racing season nears
With the 2025 racing season nearly in the rear-view mirror, Saratoga Speedway will say “thanks” to their fans at this weekend's event.
Coquihalla Highway reopens after wildfire closure
Highway 5 between Hope and Merritt reopened early Friday afternoon after a closure due to an out-of-control wildfire.
B.C. tops list of least affordable provinces for renters
A report shows three British Columbia cities were among the top five least affordable for renters last year.
B.C. follows national trend of rising unemployment in August, losing 16,000 jobs
British Columbia lost close to 16,000 jobs in August, its second monthly decrease in a row.
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